If the perpetrators of the April 19, 1995, bombing anticipated a slow or halt to the government agencies within the Murrah Building, they were mistaken. Within 72 hours of the bombing, every agency was back up and running.
If their intent was to create a rift between the people of this nation, in this they also failed in their goal. After the bombing, 12,384 volunteers and rescue workers participated in the rescue, recovery and support operations. The creation of the Memorial brought thousands together, from family members and survivors, to community leaders and volunteers. Each year, over half a million people from around the world come to show their respects and learn about the power of the Oklahoma Spirit at the Memorial and Museum.
The new Oklahoma City Federal Building was built directly across from the Memorial, showing that we the people, will not be threatened by terrorism.
